CAMOGIE
RECOMMENDED CAMOGIE
RULES
ITEM
1. Team sizes/
Participation
UNDER 8
3. Zones
4. Duration
5. Goalposts
6. Sliotar
7. Commence
8. Outfield
Play
9. Goalkeeper
10. Frees /
‘45’s /
Sideline –
‘Nearest
Player’
11. Scoring
12. Other
UNDER 10
UNDER 12
Maximum 8-a-side.
Maximum 10-a-side.
Maximum 12-a-side. 13 a side if clubs have panels of 16 or more
A club/school/community team with 10 or more players should
make two or more teams to play in games, where possible.
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Full camogie gear to be worn for all matches
(jersey/skorts or skirts /socks/helmet)
A club/school/community team with 14 players or more players should
make two or more teams to play in games, where possible.
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Full camogie gear to be worn for all matches (jersey/skorts or
skirts /socks/helmet)
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Coach/mentor encouraged to rotate positions at half-time.
Each sub should play a minimum of a full half in each game.
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Full camogie gear to be worn for all matches
(jersey/skorts or skirts /socks/helmet)
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Coach/mentor encouraged to rotate positions at halftime.
65m x 40m
Make pitch smaller, if appropriate.
Pitch no longer than 105m long (20m line - 20m line).
Make pitch smaller, if appropriate. ( depending on grading)
2 zones - Pitch split with cones across at halfway or alternatively colour
code the sidelines to reflect the zones. Players must remain within the
zone to which they are assigned. Mid-fielders are permitted to roam the
full pitch but must wear bibs so they can be identified by referee.
None
Minimum 8min to maximum 15min per half.
Well secured goalposts; Minimum 8ft x 6ft to maximum 15ft x 7 ft.
Training Poles are optional.
Size 2 Quick touch
With puck out from the hand or ground. or throw in.
After a score ball is thrown in from half way line (digression of organising
committee allowed here)
All other players must stand 10m away from player taking.
Full rules except:
One hop of ball only on hurley is permitted.
No kicking the ball. A free to opposing team should a player take more
than 1 hop;
Catch, Lift into the hand and strike or ground strike at all times.
No kicking the ball.
May use leg to block/save.
One hop of ball on hurley is permitted.
Strike from the hand or lift and strike (Frees & ‘65’s’).
Sideline puck taken off the ground.
All opposing players should be at least 8m from player taking.
Free pucks should be no closer than 20m from opposing end line.
All opposing players should be at least 10m from player taking.
Nearest Player
Frees; Player who is fouled or nearest fouled ball takes.
Sideline; Player nearest ball when crosses line takes.
‘45’s’; Player who last strikes the ball on attacking team takes from
halfway line, in line where ball crosses end line.
Referee chooses player nearest/last struck to take free.
Minimum 10min to maximum (blit) 20 -25min per half normal game
Well secured goalposts; Minimum 8ft x 6ft to maximum 15ft x 7 ft.
3point for over crossbar and 1point for goal.
Shoulder charge is not permitted but incidental contact is permitted.
No rectangle rules apply
1 points for over crossbar and 3points for goal as standard.
Shoulder charge is not permitted but incidental contact is permitted
No rectangle rules apply.
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2. Pitch
Dimensions
CA
MOGIE
Coach/mentor encouraged to rotate positions at halftime.
45m x 30m
Make pitch smaller, if appropriate.
2 Zones - Pitch split with cones across at halfway or alternatively
colour code the sidelines to reflect the zones. Players must remain
within the zone to which they are assigned. Mid-fielders are
permitted to roam the full pitch but must wear bibs so they can be
identified by referee.
Minimum 6min to maximum 12min per half.
Well secured goalposts; Minimum 8ft x 6ft to maximum 15ft x 7 ft.
Training Poles or cones are optional.
Size 1 First Touch
With Puck Out from hand or ground or throw in.
After a score ball is thrown in from half way line (discretion of
organising committee allowed here)
All other players must stand 10m away from player taking.
All on the ground.
No kicking the ball.
Catch, Lift into the hand and strike or Ground Strike at all times.
No kicking the ball.
May use leg to block/save.
No hop/solo.
All taken off the ground.
All opposing players should be at least 8m from player taking.
Free pucks should be no closer than 10m from opposing end line.
Nearest Player
Frees: Player who is fouled or nearest fouled ball takes.
Sideline; Player nearest ball when crosses line takes.
‘45’s’; Player who last strikes the ball on attacking team takes from
halfway line, in line where ball crosses end line.
Referee chooses player nearest/last struck to take free.
1point for over crossbar and 1point for goal.
Shoulder charge is not permitted but incidental contact is
permitted. No rectangle rules apply.
Size 3
smart touch
With thrown in at halfway mark.
All other players must stand 10m away from player taking.
Full rules except:
One hop of ball only on hurley permitted.
Ball may be kicked once, but not in succession.
Catch, Lift into the hand and strike or ground strike at all times.
May use leg to block/save.
Ball may be kicked once, but not in succession.
Strike from the hand or lift and strike (Frees & ‘65’s’).
Sideline puck taken off the ground.
All opposing players should be at least 10m from player taking.
Free pucks should be no closer than 20m from opposing end line.
Nearest Player
Frees; Player who is fouled or nearest fouled ball takes.
Sideline; Player nearest ball when crosses line takes.
‘45’s’; Player who last strikes the ball on attacking team takes from
halfway line in line where ball crosses end line.
Referee chooses player nearest/last struck to take free.